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Getting over it Quote by Shirley Kamisky

“Healing is not about moving on or “getting over it,” it’s about learning to make peace with our pain and finding purpose in our lives again.” quote by Shirley Kamisky
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““Healing is not about moving on or “getting over it,” it’s about learning to make peace with our pain and finding purpose in our lives again.””

Shirley Kamisky

About This Quote

Source Book: Healing Hearts, Shirley Kamisky, 2018

Healing involves accepting pain, integrating it, and finding renewed purpose rather than simply forgetting it.

In simple terms: Accept pain, find purpose.

Key Takeaway

Embrace pain to discover new meaning.

Themes

healing acceptance purpose

Mood

hopeful calm

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • post‑trauma recovery
  • personal growth after loss

Key Concepts

psychology resilience meaning-making

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “making peace with pain” look like for you?
  • How can purpose emerge from suffering?
A Different Perspective

Healing is not a quick fix; it requires time and effort.

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